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23rd September 2009
Cardiologist Dr. Arthur Agaston had originally designed the south beach diet to deal with heart disease. He made this diet after he saw a good success ratio among his patients who follow low carbs diet, that is, plenty of ‘good carbs’ with high fat di... Read >
Author: Greg Davis22nd September 2009
By atherosclerosis the inside of the arteries are thickened, hardened and stiffened, causing the space for blood flow to be narrowed or closed. This will decrease the oxygen supply to local or distant tissues.
The primary symptom of this is pain, poor... Read >
Author: wbdoyle19th September 2009
The health benefits of fish oil supplements are abundant. I would like to share just a few of these advantages with you.
Oil from fish is rich in omega-3 fatty acids that are so essential for the heart to maintain proper circulation. The American Hear... Read >
Author: Elizabeth Ruby18th September 2009
Heart disease kills many people every year. One of the risk factors for heart disease is high cholesterol. If you are diagnosed with heart disease, your doctor will undoubtedly prescribe a cholesterol-lowering drug and request that you follow a diet low i... Read >
Author: wbdoyle18th September 2009
Cholesterol is a blood fat needed by the body in moderate amounts. However, high cholesterol(http://www.vasacor.com/) levels can lead to atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease (CAD). Angina is chest pain caused by the restriction of blood flow to the... Read >
Author: wbdoyle18th September 2009
Cholesterol Facts
With all the news and warnings about the dangers of high cholesterol, many people view cholesterol as a “bad” substance that should be eliminated completely from our lives. In truth, cholesterol serves some important functions... Read >
Author: wbdoyle17th September 2009
We have been bombarded with all the negative information about fats and how they are bad for our health, but as we know there are always two sides to a story. It is true that certain fats (mainly fast food fats) are the contributing factor to some disease... Read >
Author: latoyaval17th September 2009
Obesity is one of the major issues in today’s world. Apart from cosmetic concerns, obesity has become the main cause of many diseases today. Cholesterol is one such disease that is caused by obesity. Contrary to common belief not all cholesterol is bad ... Read >
Author: Abdullah Salim17th September 2009
What if I told you omega 3 benefits heart health? Yes, the benefits of omega 3 oil you find in fish oil supplements is proven to help the health of your heart.
In this article, you'll learn some omega-3 benefits that have been proven by leading researc... Read >
Author: Marcia Kruger10th August 2009
Nowadays many people suffering from high levels cholesterol. High levels of cholesterol can lead to atherosclerosis, cardiovascular diseases and chronic cardiac failures. The medical records reveal that every year in United States of America, over a mill... Read >
03rd August 2009
Fish oil is among the richest sources of essential omega-3 fats. Omega-3's are also called "fats of life" due to their vital role in our overall health and well-being. Find out how you can achieve the amazing health benefits of fish oil in this article.
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Author: Vijay K Raisinghani01st August 2009
Being fit and getting healthy should be everyone's goal. There is one exercise that anyone can do, regardless of of your schedule. It can be done alone, or with a friend.
It isn't a miracle cure, but at times it sure seems like it. Once you start wal... Read >
Author: Ed Forteau31st July 2009
Results from a recent study suggest a behavioral weight loss program can convey both physical and psychological benefits.
A 6-month program among depressed participants resulted in a loss of 8 percent of their initial weight, improved symptoms of depre... Read >
Author: Franklin28th June 2009
Cholesterol is produced in our body; about 70% of cholesterol is produced naturally from lever. While other cholesterol are from the food which we intake daily. The cholesterol has classified in two types such as low density lipoprotein (LDL) and high den... Read >
Author: Robert Bell22nd June 2009
Have questions about cholesterol? Here are the answers to some of the most basic questions that you will have regarding this very important subject!
What is Cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance (lipoproteins)found in your blood. Your body ma... Read >
Author: Anne P. Jackson22nd June 2009
The medical term lipid disorder refers to high blood cholesterol and triglycerides. It means that there are plenty of fatty substances in the blood such as cholesterol and triglycerides.
Cholesterol is used in the building of cell membranes and other ... Read >
Author: Alvin Hopkinson22nd June 2009
The medical term lipid disorder refers to high blood cholesterol and triglycerides. It means that there are plenty of fatty substances in the blood such as cholesterol and triglycerides.
Cholesterol is used in the building of cell membranes and other ... Read >
Author: Alvin Hopkinson12th June 2009
Ever wondered how the ocean, the sea and the other bodies of water have constantly provided human race with abundance of good produce since time in memorial. Fishes have repeatedly proven their importance to us from the many uses they offer to mankind. Fr... Read >
Author: Rajagopalan06th June 2009
If you already have been diagnosed with a high cholesterol level, but do not to lower your cholesterol level down with the drugs. It is hard to figure out what to do after that. However, a simple Internet search can discover a lot of services and products... Read >
Author: Pindra06th June 2009
What is cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a waxy fat like substance which is present in all the parts of the body. It is essential for the working of body. The origin of cholesterol is from dietary intake and liver production. Even though it is a major eleme... Read >
Author: ashleybr06th June 2009
Cholesterol is a waxy fat like substance which is present in all the parts of the body. It is essential for the working of body. The origin of cholesterol is from dietary intake and liver production. Even though it is a major element which is needed by th... Read >
Author: ashleybr13th May 2009
Everything that you eat affects your heart in some way. As one of the most important organs in the body, it’s important not to forget your heart as you make your food choices. More and more heart-healthy foods are becoming available, but products that c... Read >
Author: J Hutto05th May 2009
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The term "French Paradox" describes the phenomenom whereby the French have fewer heart attacks than we do even though they eat richer foods.
Researchers believe that the answer may be, in part, due to the fact that the ... Read >
Author: Bill Lewis16th April 2009
Nutrition is considered by several experts as the most important factor that leads to effective weight loss. You are what you eat, so you should know the right types of food that will benefit your body in the long run. Too many people do not realize that ... Read >
Author: Mike02nd April 2009
A report published in the January, 2007 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that women who supplemented their weight loss program with calcium and vitamin D had better lipids and lipoprotein profiles than those who did not take the s... Read >
Author: Dayna Dye22nd March 2009
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Conditions like increased blood pressure, elevated insulin levels, excess body fat around the waist or abnormal cholesterol level... Read >
Author: shalini13th March 2009
With Spring almost here, it is a great time to get outside and begin exercising again. An easy place to start is with a walking program. Walking is a gentle form of exercise that can help you achieve a higher level of fitness and health. Walking is safe, ... Read >
Author: Jennifer Ellis, MPT, OCS13th March 2009
What kind of Man would be really healthy? Recently, the United States more than a dozen health experts after lengthy efforts, published a list. Experts said that if it can reach 11 in seven, enough cells known as "really healthy" the Man.
1. His blood... Read >
Author: skywind09th March 2009
Cholesterol is a kind of fat, which is present in all of our bodies. Cholesterol is considered a vital compound which assists in generating the building blocks of life i.e. cells and as well as the hormones.
The cholesterol is transported and distribut... Read >
Author: Alex Fyfe05th March 2009
Weight and health are strongly related to each other. The risk of disease goes up as weight gain pushes you out of the healthy weight range and into the overweight, obese range. Till date, obesity has been linked with more than thirty medical conditions. ... Read >
Author: Rajeevk12th February 2009
You know all about bad cholesterol and its effects, that it can cause heart attacks or strokes if left unchecked. But what is this good cholesterol you keep hearing about? High-Density Lipoprotein or HDL is the good guy of cholesterol. If you've ever seen... Read >
Author: Henry Fong02nd February 2009
Making a significant lifestyle change is the best way to lower, or prevent, high blood cholesterol. And I'll tell you why?
Whereas you'd eaten food with an emotional attachment to taste, feelings, sight and smell, make a significant lifestyle change th... Read >
Author: CopyWrite Concepts31st January 2009
Diet and exercise are normally the first choice for controlling high cholesterol for many people. Unfortunately there are some people whose cholesterol does not respond to lifestyle changes but with the help of a cholesterol lowering medication they can e... Read >
Author: Andrew Bicknell21st January 2009
Cholesterol is not all bad. Your body naturally produces it, and it plays some pretty important roles. It helps build new cells, produce hormones and insulates the nerves. But, when you have too much, it becomes a health problem.
When cholesterol l... Read >
Author: Edith Lingenfelter20th January 2009
Convinced you're overweight? You could resort to fad diets for help, but that's when you've settled for a tempory weight-loss solution because the weight will return with a vengeance immeidately coming off your starvation diet.
To maintain an effectiv... Read >
Author: CopyWrite Concepts09th January 2009
The term of cholesterol applies to two types: low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL). These are often called "bad" cholesterol and "good" cholesterol. Along with triglycerides and Lp(a) cholesterol (a derivative of LDL cholester... Read >
Author: Dustinkerry09th January 2009
Often called "Good Cholesterol," HDL stands for High-Density Lipoprotein. HDL is a blood substance that picks up cholesterol and helps remove it from the body. HDL is known as the "good" cholesterol because high levels seem to protect against cardiovas... Read >
Author: Jeremy05th January 2009
Cholesterol is oily in nature but is not the same as fat. It is an essential molecule for making cell membranes, steroid hormones, nerve sheaths, and much more. The liver makes most of the cholesterol in the body and the rest comes from the diet. Too much... Read >
Author: Sarah Albert17th December 2008
If preventative measures are not taken immediately, the risk of a heart attack and other cardiovascular ailments will escalate as an individual gets older. There are two types of cholesterol. The first is known as LDL or low-density lipoprotein. This is b... Read >
Author: jaswinder.dec200816th December 2008
Just put on your exercising gear and make your wish come true. For overall health any form of physical activity or exercise is very important. Exercising has manifold benefits both physical as well as mental. Half an hour of exercising everyday can give y... Read >
Author: jaffar02nd December 2008
Fact #1: Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in cell membranes in the body.
Essentially, cholesterol is like a lipid, which is broadly defined as any fat-soluble, naturally-occurring molecule, such as fats and oils. Cholesterol is naturally made in th... Read >
Author: Chelsi26th November 2008
Cholesterol is a component of lipid rafts, this helps to secure proteins involved in cell signaling. When sleeping at night, our brain synthesizes cholesterol to benefit our mood and increase our memory. Cholesterol supports the nervous system, in which c... Read >
Author: stbotanica26th November 2008
Just put on your exercising gear and make your wish come true. For overall health any form of physical activity or exercise is very important. Exercising has manifold benefits both physical as well as mental. Half an hour of exercising everyday can give y... Read >
Author: Prabakar, S26th November 2008
Just put on your exercising gear and make your wish come true. For overall health any form of physical activity or exercise is very important. Exercising has manifold benefits both physical as well as mental. Half an hour of exercising everyday can give y... Read >
Author: Prabakar, S26th November 2008
Cholesterol is a component of lipid rafts, this helps to secure proteins involved in cell signaling. When sleeping at night, our brain synthesizes cholesterol to benefit our mood and increase our memory. Cholesterol supports the nervous system, in which c... Read >
Author: peterhutch13th November 2008
For cholesterol management, some knowledge about fats is very essential. This helps to manipulate fat intake. Some fats are good and necessary for the body, while others are harmful.
The fats that we intake as part of our daily diet, play an important ... Read >
Author: Chelsi12th November 2008
The type 2 diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder that is often preventable but sad to say, the condition is on the rise worldwide. Diabetes is now affecting 246 million people and is expected to hit 380 million by 2025. Each year a further 7 million pe... Read >
Author: mohamad ali30th October 2008
Grapefruit pectin fiber is a source of soluble fiber that can bind to cholesterol and inhibit the formation of atherosclerosis. It is also effective in maintaining good blood sugar levels, and promoting a healthy colon. However, before discussing how grap... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer23rd October 2008
Health is probably something we all take for granted & only realise how important our health is when we are ill or someone close to us is suffering from ill health.However if we all do nothing in regard to our health now, waiting until we begin to suffer ... Read >
Author: jeya21st October 2008
Wish to live a long and healthy life? Just put on your exercising gear and make your wish come true! For overall health any form of physical activity or exercise is very important. Exercising has manifold benefits both physical as well as mental. Half an ... Read >
Author: Jim Andrews21st October 2008
Health is probably something we all take for granted & only realise how important our health is when we are ill or someone close to us is suffering from ill health.However if we all do nothing in regard to our health now, waiting until we begin to suffer ... Read >
Author: jeya21st October 2008
Health is probably something we all take for granted & only realise how important our health is when we are ill or someone close to us is suffering from ill health.However if we all do nothing in regard to our health now, waiting until we begin to suffer ... Read >
Author: jeya06th October 2008
Finally, you want more of something instead of less! HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol is also known as the “good” cholesterol. HDL removes cholesterol from your bloodstream and carries it back to the liver. I like to think of HDL as a vac... Read >
Author: Lisa Nelson RD24th September 2008
Heart Tonic: Terminalia Arjuna Supplements
Benefits of arjuna
* Arjuna or Arjun has prostaglandin enhancing and coronary threat modulating properties.
* Arjuna or Arjun enhances the taking away of cholesterol by accelerating the turnover of LDL or ... Read >
Author: jainish24th September 2008
Heart Tonic: Terminalia Arjuna Supplements
Benefits of arjuna
* Arjuna or Arjun has prostaglandin enhancing and coronary threat modulating properties.
* Arjuna or Arjun enhances the taking away of cholesterol by accelerating the turnover of LDL or ... Read >
Author: jainish19th September 2008
Cholesterol is a substance that is similar to fat. It can be found in the cell membranes of all body tissues and is transported through the blood plasma. There is "bad cholesterol" and "good cholesterol" in the human body, and both of them are cholesterol... Read >
Author: Mitamins Team18th September 2008
Steroids are man- made substances related to the male sex hormones, usually testosterone, which promote muscular growth and the development of male sexual characteristics. These are categorized drugs, and when used inappropriately, they may cause severe, ... Read >
Author: Tarun Gupta16th September 2008
Abana from Himalaya Herbals is a herbal ayurvedic formulation. Abana has been formulated for optimum heart health. It helps to lower cholesterol and LDL while raising HDL. It works as a cardio-protective by improving the contractility of the heart and r... Read >
Author: jainish15th September 2008
It’s very possible your MD orders lab work and you have no idea what or why you’re having blood drawn. Well, let’s clear up the confusion when it comes to your cholesterol labs.
The terms “lipid panel”, “lipid profile”, and “lipoprotein... Read >
Author: Lisa Nelson RD02nd September 2008
A resistance workout usually involves a number of different exercises often on weight machines that are designed for this purpose that focus on different muscle groups. Normally the exerciser does one to three sets of each exercise a set can be anywhere f... Read >
Author: Prabakar, S14th August 2008
Do you like many other Americans have high cholesterol?
Around 13.7 million people who currently live in the United States have coronary heart disease and nearly 4 million have had a stroke. In addition, millions more are at risk for a heart attack or... Read >
Author: Gene13th August 2008
Walking at a moderate pace of 5 kilometres per hour will provide you with enough energy to met the definition of 'moderate physical exercise'. Furthermore walking is able to provide the kind of preventative benefits that are usually seen with the more st... Read >
Author: Andrew13th August 2008
Carbohydrates are the body's source of fuel, giving the body energy to be active and to carryon its daily metabolic activities. Carbohydrates contain four calories per gram of weight. Simple carbohydrates are found in simple sugars, such as table sugar, h... Read >
Author: Alien29th July 2008
Cholesterol is just one of substances that the body can make on its own. Unfortunately, eating food that is high in oil and saturated fats creates an imbalance. If precautions are not taken now, the chances of a heart attack and other cardiovascular disea... Read >
Author: Jan Richards29th July 2008
Also called: Insulin resistance syndrome, Metabolic Syndrome X. Not all doctors agree on the definition or cause of metabolic syndrome. The cause might be insulin resistance. Insulin is a hormone your body produces to help you turn sugar from food into en... Read >
Author: Rick Hutch22nd July 2008
All vertebrates need cholesterol to sustain health of the outer membrane cells. It circulates in the blood to settle in body tissues and blood plasma in forms of fatty lipids (steroids) and alcohol. Cholesterol is maintained to balanced levels that must n... Read >
Author: Jan Richards22nd July 2008
The HDL LDL ratio is an indicator of your risk for heart disease. The better the ratio, the less likely you are to have a heart attack or other cardiovascular problems. I will show you how to increase HDL and the foods to raise HDL.
About the Ratio
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Author: george36221st July 2008
Cholesterol is an unsaturated waxy solid that is manufactured in the body and has important functions relative to cell membrane management. It is also known to help produce bile to digest fats and can help in metabolizing fat-soluble vitamins. Cholester... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer14th July 2008
Parts of adolescent's body are filled with a waxy stuff identified as cholesterol. It helps to produce vitamin D, cell membranes and certain hormones. Blood cholesterol comes from two different sources, liver within the body and food. The adolescent's liv... Read >
Author: Jan Richards14th July 2008
Cholesterol is one of the major substances that cause heart attacks, high blood cholesterol levels, and weight problems. Despite its "bad guy image," this waxy, fat-like substances made in the body by the person's own liver serves a number of vital functi... Read >
Author: Jan Richards20th June 2008
Coronary heart disease and heart attack like heart infarction can in great extend be prevented by lifestyle measures.
THE DIRECT CAUSES OF HEART DISEASE
The direct causes of coronary heart disease and heart attack are factors like these:
- Na... Read >
Author: Knut Holt20th June 2008
By atherosclerosis the inside of the arteries are thickened, hardened and stiffened, causing the space for blood flow to be narrowed or closed. This will decrease the oxygen supply to local or distant tissues.
The primary symptom of this is pain, poor... Read >
Author: Knut Holt10th June 2008
While it may strike some people as surprising, one of the most effective ways to fight cholesterol levels in the blood is by consuming a food high in oil: fish oil. Countless studies, including some backed by the American Heart Association have linked the... Read >
Author: Thomas Budd04th June 2008
The two sources of cholesterol are food and your own body. Only 25% of the body's cholesterol comes from food and the rest is produced naturally in your cells and liver. The good news is that you won't have to give up every egg and cookie to maintain a he... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON25th May 2008
Most people may think of ominous things whenever they hear the word cholesterol though they should not because as soon as they understand what it is and in what manner cholesterol is dangerous for their health they will learn to adjust so that they can co... Read >
Author: Paul Zayer21st May 2008
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I had never considered sharing on "why exercise" and always assumed that everyone would never disagree that it was an important part of our lifestyle regardless of whether we had the time, mood, or discipline to do it, until... Read >
Author: Ruth Tan11th May 2008
I am always impressed by a well-rounded acronym. It shows the research team is delighted by both science and language. In this case, we have the cumbersome An International Study of Rimonabant in Dyslipidemia with Atherogenic Risk in Abdominally Obese Pat... Read >
Author: John Scott28th April 2008
There are many smoking-related health problems. Long-term cigarette smoking can lead to all kinds of medical conditions, one of which is heart disease. We often hear about heart disease being related to smoking but what exactly is it and how does smoking ... Read >
Author: Carol Stack28th April 2008
In November, 2007 the British Medical Journal published a new piece of meta-research into the relative effectiveness of Orlistat, Meridia and Acomplia. The difficulty with conventional research is that each individual study usually only involves a few hun... Read >
Author: John Scott12th April 2008
Although garlic seems to be a turn-off in a lot of intimate settings, it should actually be held dear. Aged garlic extract and other garlic supplements have been proven to assist in a heart-healthy lifestyle. Garlic, as an herb, is used to help lower ch... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer09th April 2008
Building a six pack abs is easy, all you need is to follow a set of abs workout routine and proper abs diet. The most important thing to do while working to get the perfect abs is to lose the layer of fat that covers the muscles around your abdomen. In or... Read >
Author: Ian Kuro09th April 2008
Building a six pack abs is easy, all you need is to follow a set of abs workout routine and proper abs diet. The most important thing to do while working to get the perfect abs is to lose the layer of fat that covers the muscles around your abdomen. In or... Read >
Author: Ian Kuro07th April 2008
Cardiovascular disease or heart disease is one of the most prevalent health disorders affecting millions of people across the world. The American Heart Association categorizes the risks associated with it on the basis of its curable and incurable stages. ... Read >
Author: Wain Roy06th April 2008
Cardiovascular disease or heart disease is one of the most prevalent health disorders affecting millions of people across the world. The American Heart Association categorizes the risks associated with it on the basis of its curable and incurable stages. ... Read >
Author: Wain Roy01st April 2008
Coronary heart disease and heart attack like heart infarction can in great extend be prevented by lifestyle measures.
THE DIRECT CAUSES OF HEART DISEASE
The direct causes of coronary heart disease and heart attack are factors like these:
- Na... Read >
Author: Knut Holt27th March 2008
Vitamin C also known as, ascorbic acid, L-ascorbic acid, dehydroascorbic acid, the antiscorbutic vitamin, L-xyloascorbic acid and L-threo-hex-2-uronic acidy-lactone, is a much talked about vitamin, with people claiming it as a cure-all for may diseases an... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown14th March 2008
Asian ginseng is perhaps the most widely recognized of the plants used in traditional medicine and plays a major role in the herbal health market. It has been used for more than two thousand years. At least six species and varieties of Panax have been use... Read >
Author: Alien03rd March 2008
Emergency hypertension can result from several disorders, drugs, and procedures. Be alert for any of the following in your patient's history.
Cardiovascular Disorders
acute left ventricular failure
acute myocardial infarction
dissecting aor... Read >
Author: David Jones26th February 2008
A physician uses certain tests to assess the patient's risk of CAD, others to indicate whether he has CAD, and still others to determine if he has had an MI-a serious complication of CAD.
Blood Tests
A physician typically orders a serum lipid prof... Read >
Author: David Jones22nd February 2008
The risk factors for cardiovascular disease have been categorized by the american heart association (AHA) as follows:
Major risk factors that cannot be changed (increasing age, male gender, and heredity)
Major risk factors that can be changed ... Read >
Author: David Jones22nd February 2008
Exercise
Exercise is also known as physical activity and includes anything that gets you moving, such as walking, dancing, or working in the yard. You can earn the benefits of being physically active without going to a gym, playing sports, or using fa... Read >
Author: Peter sams18th February 2008
Garlic is an herb that has been with humans since time immemorial. From medical dispensaries to kitchens, it has been serving humans. Garlic is a home treatment for many diseases. Below are some of the diseases in which garlic can be used as home treatme... Read >
Author: Dr John Anne23rd January 2008
Cholesterol is an essential substance that our bodies produce. Cholesterol is a waxy, soft material that is found around the lipids of our bloodstream and in our cells. Good cholesterol is important for our cell membrane formation, our hormones and other... Read >
Author: www.sweetmedicineessentials.com22nd January 2008
Parts of adolescent’s body are filled with a waxy stuff identified as cholesterol. It helps to produce vitamin D, cell membranes and certain hormones. Blood cholesterol comes from two different sources, liver within the body and food. The adolescent... Read >
Author: Krishan Bakhru14th January 2008
With the modern technological advancement, we are continuously getting benefited in our life. Consider those times, when our ancestors walked miles after miles to reach to their destined place, they couldn't even imagine of a vehicle for them. However, to... Read >
Author: DrAnne06th November 2007
Can you lower your cholesterol naturally? Emphatically yes! Cholesterol, with all its hype, is the most misunderstood fat. Our bodies must have cholesterol to produce hormones, bile acids and vitamin D – plus it is an essential part of our brain and cel... Read >
Author: Michelle Honda PhD10th October 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Charles CarterAs consumers we had no idea how much trans fatty acids (trans-fat) were in the food we eat. Until now, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), after much red tape, is requiring that trans-fats be on all packaged food... Read >
Author: liveleantoday04th October 2007
Childhood obesity has seen a dramatic rise in the last 20 years. Research shows that obesity affects children in almost the same way it does adults. • High cholesterol, high level of triglycerides and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) or bad cholesterol, an... Read >
Author: tania hackner21st September 2007
You can lower cholesterol using the vitamin niacin, though an understanding of what cholesterol does to your body will allow you understand the reason why that is possible. Cholesterol is an oily fatty substance that is essential to the body for a number ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer29th August 2007
Researchers have found certain variables play an important role in a person's chances of developing heart disease. These variables are called risk factors. In recent years, researchers have found that some of these heart disease risk factors cluster toget... Read >
Author: Li Ming Wong24th July 2007
Cholesterol is a blood fat needed by the body in moderate amounts. However, high cholesterol levels can lead to atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease (CAD). Angina is chest pain caused by the restriction of blood flow to the heart (cardiac ischemia)... Read >
Author: Sudhani01st July 2007
Are you one of the believers in fad diets, eg Atkins diet?
Sure, they are said to be effective in losing weight easy and fast, which is exactly what most of us dream of.
But hey, a report in the Archives of Internal Medicine pointed out that low-car... Read >
Author: Laura Ng23rd May 2007
Wine is as old as life, well, civilized life at least. The result of fermented grapes harvested after a year’s hard work, the product is as rich in culture as it is in health benefits. For thousands of year’s humans have enjoyed glasses filled with de... Read >
Author: chester ku-lea21st May 2007
High blood cholesterol levels can result in serious health problems. We agree with this affirmation because persons with high cholesterol levels can develop many other conditions because of the mentioned problem. Among the conditions that can be developed... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola03rd May 2007
Garlic is an ayurvedic herb that is having such a diversified field of action. Since prehistoric times, garlic has been used in treating number of diseases. You would be surprised to know that garlic is part of every Indian kitchen due to its healing prop... Read >
Author: Dr John Anne03rd May 2007
Cholesterol used to be a word of terror for people. Cholesterol is present in cell membranes and transported through blood plasma.
Cholesterol is produced inside body at the liver. The food we take also contains varying amounts of cholesterol. The b... Read >
Author: Dev Sri18th April 2007
Although it is not known exactly which are the causes of diabetes mellitus, seems that there are involved genetic and environmental factors. It is thought that in type I diabetes, a virus or another microorganism that destroys cells in the pancreas that p... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola27th March 2007
Cholesterol in the Body
Contrary to popular belief, the liver creates most cholesterol and only a small percentage is acquired through food. However, the more saturated fat a person eats, the more cholesterol his or her body makes.
Cholesterol is a... Read >
Author: Steve Dolan01st March 2007
Cholesterol is a fat produced by the liver and is very important in the proper functioning of the organism and along with triglycerides it contributes to cell forming, protecting nerves, creating energy and creating hormones. The level of cholesterol depe... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola01st March 2007
Cholesterol Facts
With all the news and warnings about the dangers of high cholesterol, many people view cholesterol as a “bad” substance that should be eliminated completely from our lives. In truth, cholesterol serves some important functions in ... Read >
Author: Sudhani06th January 2007
I have always enjoyed reading the health articles of The Good Doctor--Dr. W. Gifford-Jones. His articles have always provided the most down-to-earth, bone-marrow-wisdom kind of information about health problems and concerns. As a medical doctor, his philo... Read >
Author: Mary Desaulniers28th December 2006
In the busy life people don’t care about their diet and sometimes it causes heart diseases. Proper diet is very important for healthy life. Eating junk food leads to many diseases. Normally we don’t follow the diet rules and intake lot of cholesterol ... Read >
Author: Monty17th November 2006
When it comes to heart disease, people will naturally relate it either to high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol. But, how many of us really understand what cholesterol is, what its function is, and what causes it to be high.
Cholesterol is a wa... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock17th November 2006
Cholesterol is a fatty substance produced by the liver to help meet the body's need for hormones and bile acids. It enters the body when high-fat foods are consumed and when the body's cholesterol level is higher than necessary for normal cell functioning... Read >
Author: Chris Chenoweth17th November 2006
Begin the day with stress free mind in a pollution free atmosphere and sprinkle exercise and a healthy diet to feel the bliss.
Exercise increases the metabolic rate, strengthens the leg muscle, and energizes the body. One form of exercise is brisk w... Read >
Author: keith londrie16th November 2006
Being a diabetic increases your risk of having high cholesterol, a condition that can lead to heart disease and stroke. Heart disease alone is the number one killer for both men and women in the United States, so high cholesterol is a condition that shou... Read >
Author: Jay Chirino09th November 2006
What exactly is this “Bad Cholesterol”?
Cholesterol is categorized under “Lipids” or “Fats”. They form part of the cell membranes and are very important in cellular functions. In the blood the fats are attached to proteins and they form grou... Read >
Author: Markus Wahlgren21st August 2006
In the past, doctors have focused on the ratio of our good cholesterol (HDL) to our total cholesterol but, in today's medical community, there is growing consensus that a closer look at bad cholesterol (LDL) is our best management tool.
Total Choleste... Read >
Author: Jacob Mabille04th July 2006
Cholesterol is a fatlike substance which is found in the tissue of humans and other animals. It plays important roles in cell membrane structure, certain hormones, and manufacturing vitamin D. Our livers procude all of the cholesterol that we need for the... Read >
Author: David Silva28th May 2006
I would like to start this post just by saying that I know that there are many horrors of alcohol abuse and that there are many reasons why drinking alcohol may lead to an early exit but at the same time I just bottled my fourth batch of home made beer, B... Read >
Author: Bill Nadraszky17th May 2006
Coronary heart disease and heart attack like heart infarction can in great extend be prevented by lifestyle measures.
THE DIRECT CAUSES OF HEART DISEASE
The direct causes of coronary heart disease and heart attack are factors like these:
- Nar... Read >
Author: Knut Holt07th May 2006
By atherosclerosis the inside of the arteries are thickened, hardened and stiffened, causing the space for blood flow to be narrowed or closed. This will decrease the oxygen supply to local or distant tissues.
The primary symptom of this is pain, poor... Read >
Author: Knut Holt03rd April 2006
Is red wine beneficial for health or a potent poison? In the old times Plato said that "nothing more excellent or valuable than wine was ever granted by the Gods to man." Nowadays research suggests that a glass of red wine each day may be providing you wi... Read >
Author: Alison White20th March 2006
Heart disease kills many people every year. One of the risk factors for heart disease is high cholesterol. If you are diagnosed with heart disease, your doctor will undoubtedly prescribe a cholesterol-lowering drug and request that you follow a diet low i... Read >
Author: John Gibb21st February 2006
Cholesterol is a waxy, fatty substance that is found in every cell of the body. It is involved in the production of cell membranes, some hormones, vitamin D, bile acids, and other tissues in the body. It also insulates nerves. Cholesterol is produced in t... Read >
Author: Lindsay Fox11th December 2005
Copyright 2005 Kristy Haugen
Many classify cholesterol as good and bad. This is not true. Cholesterol is simply cholesterol. When thinking of good and bad, many are referring to HDL's and LDL's. HDL refers to high density lipoprotein while LDL refers t... Read >
Author: Kristy Haugen23rd September 2005
THE TRUTH ABOUT CHOLESTEROL
By John Jarmola
What is Cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is found in all cells of the body. Your body needs some cholesterol to function and makes all the cholesterol it needs in order to keep... Read >
Author: John Jarmola07th September 2005
Ways To Keep It Low
These days we hear a lot of warnings about cholesterol, but the funny thing is, cholesterol isn't all bad. Your body produces it naturally and it performs some pretty vital jobs - helping to build new cells, as well as produce horm... Read >
Author: John Moore27th August 2005
The aim of this article is to open your eyes to the hazards of increment in cholesterol level in our body, the causes that instigate it and few well -known medicines that are efficient in curtailing the adverse effects of this rising cholesterol.
C... Read >
Author: Mansi Gupta02nd August 2005
What is Cholesterol?
Cholesterol is an important part of cell membranes and is important to the structure and function of all of your body's cells. Liver makes about 80% of the cholesterol for your body. Animal products are the source for the r... Read >
Author: Ashley Green30th July 2005
Anti Oxidants:
Prevent the oxidation of cholesterol.
Example of Anti Oxidants;
CoenzymeQ10.
Vitamin A.
Vitamin C.
Vitamin E.
Bad Cholesterol:
See LDL.
Blood Cholesterol Report:
Getting a report is the only sure way of finding out if you hav... Read >
Author: Colin Beach31st May 2005
Everyone has heard of cholesterol!
It's a kind of bogeyman for adults, especially for those of us who enjoy cheese, deep fried foods, and everything smothered in butter or mayo!
We all know it as the symptom that sets off alarm bells.... the indic... Read >
Author: Jay Chatterjee
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